Armaldo [Prerelease] #1 from Pokemon Sandstorm is worth about $99.00 raw (Near Mint) and $400 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $59–$84 raw.
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $99.00 | $59 – $84 |
| Lightly Played | $79.20 | $48 – $67 |
| Moderately Played | $59.40 | $36 – $50 |
| Heavily Played | $39.60 | $24 – $34 |
| Damaged | $24.75 | $15 – $21 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $400 | $240 – $340 |
| PSA 9.5 | $336 | $202 – $286 |
| PSA 9 | $305 | $183 – $259 |
| PSA 8 | $277 | $166 – $236 |
| PSA 7 | $196 | $117 – $166 |
| BGS 10 | $520 | $312 – $442 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| SGC 10 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $59–$84 | $0 | $0 | $59–$84 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $99.00 | −$13.12 | −$5.00 | $80.88 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $94.05 | −$10.24 | −$4.00 | $79.81 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $400 | $304 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $305 | $222 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $277 | $198 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $99 | $38 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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The Armaldo [Prerelease] #1 from Pokemon Sandstorm is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $99.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $400. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.